Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depressive disorders in children and adolescents.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depressive disorders in children and adolescents.

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BackgroundDepressive disorders are common in young people and are associated with significant negative impacts. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often used, however, evidence of their effectiveness in children and adolescents is not clear. Furthermore, there have been warnings against their use in this population due to concerns about increased risk of suicidal ideation and behaviour.ObjectivesTo determine the efficacy and adverse outcomes, including definitive suicidal beh...

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Journal article

Date created

2007

Creator

Merry, SN / McKenzie, J / Sindahl, P / Proctor, M / Hetrick, S

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https://hdl.handle.net/2292/58437

Related subjects

Humans / Sertraline / Citalopram / Fluoxetine / Paroxetine / Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors / Antidepressive Agents / Suicide / Depressive Disorder / Adolescent / Child / Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / 1117 Public Health and Health Services / 1103 Clinical Sciences / Clinical / Clinical Medicine and Science / Mental Health / Clinical Research / Depression / Pediatric / Brain Disorders / Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities / Suicide Prevention / Prevention / 6.1 Pharmaceuticals / 11 Medical and Health Sciences / 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences

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